Merging onto a highway can pose dangerous conditions which result in accidents. Although there are laws in place to govern how vehicles are supposed to yield and merge. Motorists do not always follow these laws or other unexpected circumstances may create problems. If you have been involved in a … [Read more...]
Teenage Accident in Rhode Island | The Sobering Statistics
Make sure that your teen knows what they're doing before they get behind the wheel. Teen car accidents are a serious matter which should concern every parent. The Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association says that motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens between 15 and … [Read more...]
The Statute of Limitation | When Can a Lawsuit Deadline be Extended
A statute of limitation gives injured residents a certain window within which they must file a personal injury lawsuit. If a lawsuit is not commenced within these time frames, then generally the injured person (the would-be plaintiff in a personal injury case) is prohibited from thereafter … [Read more...]
Improperly Salted Walkways | Ice and Snow Accidents
Property owners, business tenants and other individuals legally responsible to maintain property in Rhode Island and Providence Plantations and in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts are required by law to ensure that walkways, stairs and sideways are free of accumulated ice and snow. This is because … [Read more...]
Rhode Island Lane Violation Accident | Slepkow Law
According to research by the Society of Automotive Engineers, one in four drivers fails to signal lane changes or to switch off a turn light every day. Response Insurance reported that 17 percent don't use a turn signal because they might forget to turn it off and 12 percent stated that they change … [Read more...]
How to Get out of an Abusive Marriage
Statistics show that almost a quarter of divorce cases in the United States are due to domestic violence. Abuse can have many forms – financial, emotional, sexual, and physical. Whatever it is, you don’t have to endure it. You can and you should get out of an abusive marriage. Read on to find out … [Read more...]
Bristol, Barrington & Warren Motor Vehicle Crash Lawyer
Car accidents are a growing problem across the U.S. today. Foul weather, texting while driving and aggressive driving behaviors are some primary causes of accidents on the roads, according to the United States Department of Transportation. The following is an overview of what you should do … [Read more...]
Sideswipe Accidents in Rhode Island | Slepkow Law ( Tradition since 1932)
Sideswipe car accidents are very common on the roadways and often result in significant personal injuries. The problem with injuries incurred in a sideswipe accident is the that vehicles often have very little impact protection on the sides, as most cars are designed for front and back impact … [Read more...]
Leg, Foot & Knee Injuries Caused by Vehicular Collision
While many accident victim suffer serious injuries to their head, neck and spinal column, an accident-related leg, knee or foot injury can be just as life-altering. Fortunately, many victims of car and truck accidents walk away from the scene with a few minor injuries. However, others are not so … [Read more...]
Accident Liability of Rescue Squads, Police and Fire Departments
When emergency vehicles including police cars and fire engines respond to a call, they often travel at a high rate of speed with their lights and sirens blazing. However, traveling fast tends to increase the potential risk of being involved in an accident with other vehicles and objects on the … [Read more...]